Sodexo is looking for a Facilities/Engineering Operations Manager 1 for a major pharmaceutical company in Rahway, NJ. The Facility Utilities Jr. Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, regulatory reporting, and optimization of the powerhouse, chiller facilities and associated utility systems. This role ensures the reliable delivery of electricity, chilled water, and other utilities to support the facility's operations.   

• Responsible to generate and maintain critical reports and functions, and to be able to perform these functions
• Records daily city water usage for the site, provides customer data/reports regarding utility usage upon request, utilizing Resource Advisor
• Organize usage records for presentation to various levels of management and to identify areas to further to reduce energy usage and costs site-wide
• Maintains a reporting process to identify all inaccuracies of metering around the site to the Maintenance department for repair and problem solving, ensuring that the site utility meters are working
• Acting as contractor and vendor liaison for Facilities Engineering team, provide support to Senior Utility Engineers
• Issuing HRW permits (High Risk Work) per Client and employer’s guidelines
• Routinely walks Chiller & Powerhouse facilities to ensure operations of equipment

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Previous experience in powerhouse / large boiler(s) / co-generation / large chillers / DI or RO water systems preferred
• Familiarity with nitrogen / natural gas/ steam / condensate / plant air / water systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings, familiarity with engineering standards
• Familiarity with GMP environments
• Understanding of site water processes
• Maintenance and Operations of facilities or utilities experience a plus
• Conduct walking tours and inspections of interior and exterior facility areas, including use of stairways and ladders. Able to work on roofs of buildings, required to work in all weather conditions

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience